Tottenham face Liverpool threat over Senesi deal
Speculation grows that a Spurs player tipped as a ‘future captain’ may be sidelined under Roberto De Zerbi despite Tottenham’s survival push.
Opta say Spurs earn 70% of points away, the highest in Premier League history, but woeful home form leaves survival hinging on late fixtures vs Leeds, Chelsea and Everton.
Ex-Romania captain Răzvan Raț urged Radu Drăgușin to join Genoa over Heerenveen, a move that led to his Tottenham transfer. RB Leipzig interest persists, with Spurs to decide his future.
Spurs and Aston Villa face Atalanta competition for Parma midfielder Mandela Keita, with scouts tracking him and no bids yet lodged.
Bayern target Anthony Gordon after data analysis, but funds hinge on sales, including Tottenham potentially activating a €30m João Palhinha option, which could shape Bayern’s budget.
West Ham’s Nuno Espírito Santo backs a last-day survival fight, hoping Spurs falter against Everton while Hammers beat Leeds to stay up, despite Tottenham’s recent upturn.
Spurs hail a teenage sensation likened to Gareth Bale, whose value has soared by £32m as belief grows under Roberto De Zerbi in the relegation fight.
Spurs have approved a summer exit for a big-name player at around half last year’s asking price, signalling readiness to cash in quickly.
Spurs step up move for Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke, valued at £50m. De Zerbi, who called him ‘incredible’, wants a reunion amid doubts over Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.
Shay Given warns Tottenham are ‘very close to the trap door’ despite beating Aston Villa, saying Leeds away, Chelsea and Everton are key to survival.
List notes Tottenham concerns: Cristian Romero major doubt with knee injury, Dejan Kulusevski major doubt with knee. Xavi Simons, labelled a Tottenham attacker, is out with an ACL.
Spurs are in pole position to sign Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi on a free, but Liverpool could hijack the move as they weigh a contract offer linked to Ibrahima Konate’s future.
